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CACHE Level 2Certificate in Common Health Conditions

In the UK today, there is an ever-growing number of people living with a common health condition. These conditions have varying effects upon those who develop them and all require continual management in order to minimise the impact they have on an individual’s day to day life.

Ideal for anyone currently working in or seeking a career in the health sector, this qualification will ensure positive development in strengthening awareness of the many signs, symptoms and treatments available for a variety of common health conditions. These conditions include cardiovascular disease, arthritis and physical disability. Learners will also discover how to care for individuals and enable them to manage, monitor and control their condition effectively.

Qualification gained: CACHE Level 2

Place of study: Learn from home

Type of course: Distance learning course with no exams

Course duration: 10 to 16 weeks

Full tutor and customer service support will be provided throughout the course.

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Unit 1: Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions

Learners will discover how to accurately monitor the health of individuals living with an existing condition, studying patient observation, recording information pertaining to the patient and reporting this information to the relevant parties. This unit will also develop learners’ knowledge of the responses required should there be changes to an individual’s condition.

Unit 2: Understand cardiovascular disease

Learners will gain an understanding of the cardiovascular system and the different forms of cardiovascular disease including their signs, symptoms, causes and risk factors. This unit will also highlight the effects such a condition has on a patient’s daily life, as well as the treatment and management options available.

Unit 3: Stroke awareness

This unit covers the different types of stroke and their warning signs, symptoms and eventual effect on the individual. Learners will develop knowledge of the swift response required in the event of an emergency and the wide range of support that is available following a stroke.

Unit 4: Arthritis awareness

Within this unit learners will develop an understanding of the different types of arthritis, their causes, signs and symptoms. The module also touches upon how to best treat the condition in order to allow those affected the ability to enjoy their day-to-day life.

Unit 5: Understand physical disability

This unit educates those studying in how to provide support to individuals with physical disabilities, help them to effectively manage their disability and their ability to maintain their independence.

Unit 6: Parkinson’s disease awareness

Parkinson’s disease affects one person in 500 in the UK. The treatment of the condition is complex and requires great sensitivity as well as knowledge. Within this module, you will discover how Parkinson’s develops and its underlying causes. This unit also outlines the treatment options, support services and strategies available for those managing the condition.

FAQs

Do I have to meet with my tutor or support advisor?

No. The communication you have with your tutor will be either via email or telephone. Any communication you have with our support team will also be via email or telephone.

Does the qualification expire?

No. Once you complete a course you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which lasts forever and will be beneficial to you throughout your entire working career.

Is there a time limit or any deadlines?

Depending on your fee status, there will be deadlines for you to meet within your course. We will suggest targets for you to aim towards to encourage you with your study. You will be reminded of this throughout your course via email and should try to meet these targets when submitting your assessments. Your tutor will provide guidance and support throughout your course through email and telephone communication.

Do I need any computer skills?

You only need very basic skills to complete a course. If you do any shopping online or use any social media websites then you will find our online learning platform, EQUAL, very easy to use. Even if you do not regularly use a computer, as long as you know how to turn it on and access the internet, then the helpful guides and videos on EQUAL will provide you with all the help you need to get started online.

Do I need a computer to take the course?

Yes. You will need a computer to access your emails and use the internet when carrying out research. Even if you choose to complete a paper-based course, you will need to access your emails throughout your study and access the internet when completing further research tasks.

Do I need to buy anything else to go with the course?

No. As long as you have a working computer, a pen and some paper, you will have no problems completing a course with us. If you complete an online course, all of the resources you need will be accessible online, and if you complete a paper-based course or paper-based course with online assessments, we will send you everything you need in the post and via email.

What is in the course content?

Each course covers a particular area of study through a detailed exploration of the subject matter. This includes subject specific case studies, thought provoking activities, further research tasks, key facts, summary pages and ‘Stop and Think’ sections where learners are encouraged to consider how the learning content may mirror reality. If you decide to study a course that is fully online, a wide range of exciting games and interesting videos will also be included in the course content. Within the courses, there are often prompts for further personal exploration and sometimes you will carry out some research yourself, which will help you answer the assessment questions fully.

Is the course paper-based or online?

Both! The majority of our courses are available in a paper-based format, as well as paper-based with online assessments. This means you will use the learning materials to complete the course, but will complete and submit your assessment questions online via our interactive online learning platform, EQUAL. This allows you to work closely with a tutor who will mark your work and send you feedback which you can view online. Some of our courses are available entirely online, so you can use EQUAL to complete your course and answer the assessment questions as you go along. Whichever way you to choose to learn, you can study when you like, where you like! When you are browsing through our courses, look out for the icons which tell you the format each course is available in.

What level is the course at and what does this mean?

This is a Level 2 course, which is equivalent to a GCSE level qualification. If you successfully complete your course, you can progress on to the next level of study in your chosen subject area if you wish. Certificates are nationally recognised and will be issued to learners from NCFE by The Skills Network once you have successfully completed your course.

How much is the course and when do I pay?

The course costs £299, which includes all of the learning resources and materials you will need to complete the course, it also includes the cost of registration and certification with the awarding body. You can either pay for the course in full in a single payment, which is required before you begin your study, or start a course using our flexible payment plans. Use our online calculator to work out your initial payment and subsequent payments to suit you.

How am I assessed?

Learners are assessed throughout their course by a series of short answer assessment questions which are built into the course. If you choose to complete your assessments online, your answers are automatically saved and are available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission.

How do I submit my assessments?

Depending on your choice of learning method, you can submit your assessments for your tutor to mark either online via our learning platform, EQUAL, or by post, fax or email. Each course is broken down into manageable units and sections, and assessment questions are strategically placed at the end of each section to test you on the content while it is fresh in your mind. Your tutor will assess the standard and style of your work for each section and provide feedback. Once you have obtained your feedback, you will either move on to the next unit if you passed, or review the previous unit you have submitted until you pass.

How long will it take me to complete a course?

On average, a learner completes a course with us in around 10 to 16 weeks. We will provide flexible guidelines to encourage you to progress with your learning at a steady pace, but if these are unsuitable for you, you can learn in your own time when you are ready.

What will I gain from completing a course?

After completing a course with us, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification. This not only increases your general knowledge, but also increases your chances of securing a job in the health care sector, allowing you to develop your career and improve your chance of progressing in the workplace to reach your goals. Alongside this, the course materials will help you to develop the necessary knowledge and confidence surrounding your chosen subject area. The activities and assessments are also designed to help you develop relevant research and academic writing skills.

What happens if I fail an assessment?

You try again! You will receive an email from us when your feedback is available online, so that you can take a look and find out whether you have passed or not. There is no such thing as failing an assessment, because your work is not graded; assessments are simply identified as pass or referred. If your answers are referred, your tutor will simply point out the answers which need a little bit more attention in order for you to rework your answer, resubmit and pass! When you pass a unit you move onto the next one, and when you pass your final unit you simply wait for your certificate to arrive!

Where do I complete the course and do I have to go to a local college?

You do not have to attend a local college at any point and you can complete the course anywhere you like! Learners can complete our home-based distance learning courses either fully online, paper-based or paper-based with online assessments. Our learning resources are designed to allow you to study where you like, when you like. If you choose to complete a paper-based course, you can study where you like once you have received your booklets from us. Similarly, by studying through our online system, EQUAL, you can choose where and when you do your work as long as you have access to the internet.

How long will my certificate take to arrive?

Your certificate will take between six and eight weeks to arrive. Once you complete the course and submit your final piece of work, your assessments will be marked and your work will go through an external moderation process. Once this process is complete, we send your certificate to you as soon as possible.

Will the course help me get a job?

Successfully completing a course with us can definitely improve your career prospects as you will have gained a nationally recognised qualification. NCFE is a highly respected organisation with strict standards and requirements which each course is tailored to.

Is there a word count for my assessments?

No. There are no maximum or minimum word counts for the assessments and the majority are short answer questions which you can answer in as many words as you like. It is important that you demonstrate to your tutor that you have fully understood the question and applied your knowledge to each answer in a logical way. If your tutor feels that an answer needs a little more detail, they will point this out in your feedback and you will be able to go back to the answer and rework it until you pass.

Is the course accredited? If so, who by?

Yes, this course has been approved and accredited by NCFE, a National Awarding Organisation. Successful students who complete a course will be awarded with a certificate of achievement by NCFE at the end of their course and will have gained a nationally recognised qualification which can boost their career prospects in the future. All of our learning resources have been specifically designed by a team of sector specialists so you can be assured that the qualification you gain is of the highest quality.

Can anyone complete the course?

Yes, anyone who has a reasonable standard of basic education is suitable for this course. Our learning resources are all written in simple everyday language with no jargon and all in a logical structure, making the information easy to process and understand. Should you experience any difficulties with your course, you would have the support of your tutor and our Student Support Team who can guide you through any part of your learning.

How can I progress after I complete the course?

Once you complete a course with us, your opportunities are endless. Not only will your employment opportunities improve by adding an accredited qualification to your CV, but you could also progress on to other areas of study.

Who is suitable?

This qualification is ideal for anyone who is currently working in the health care sector, aspiring to progress within a team, wanting to discover how to care for individuals and enable them to manage, monitor and control their condition or anyone hoping to gain employment in a role which requires knowledge of a range of common health conditions.

Are there any exams?

No. This course does not involve any examinations and learners are assessed entirely through their answers to the assessment questions which they complete throughout the course.